small spinning toothed thing

[brc0703]

got from a yard sale or swap meet in a box of tools probably 10 years ago and ive asked anybody that i thought might know and havent got a answer as to what its for. the only thing thats been suggested is its some type of leather punch but that was just a guess.

i assume its for hand use and the little grip on the knob is for turning but doesnt seem like you can get enough grip to spin through leather.. ideas?

its 2 pieces. the inner piece with the knob on the end and has a groove in the center that uses a set screw to lock it in the outer piece but allows for it to spin. both have some sharp teeth on the ends

( i cant find it at the moment so using the only pic i have)

[Lewill2]

Looks like one of those nose hair trimmers.

[bill300d]

Looks like one of those nose hair trimmers.

As funny as your answer is I do believe you are right.

[brc0703]

are you serious? a freaking nose hair trimmer?!  that thought never cross my mind but now that you mention it it does look like it would work well for that.. looks like a modern ones just without power.. now i have to go look for it and try it.. ive had it for 5-10 years i think all the cooties are gone lol any idea how old something like this is?

[Papaw]

That's it! Here is one on Ebay-  https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=262856122856&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps
""Klipette"
This a a vintage nasal hair trimmer / cutter that dates to the 1940s or 50s.
Measures 2". "

[Northwoods]

are you serious? a freaking nose hair trimmer?!  that thought never cross my mind but now that you mention it it does look like it would work well for that.. looks like a modern ones just without power.. now i have to go look for it and try it.. ive had it for 5-10 years i think all the cooties are gone lol any idea how old something like this is?

Power?  Did you say Power?
The thought of sticking an electric gadget up my rhino hole turns me off!

[Bill Houghton]

I believe the same design is still available new.

[Plyerman]

are you serious? a freaking nose hair trimmer?!  that thought never cross my mind but now that you mention it it does look like it would work well for that.. looks like a modern ones just without power.. now i have to go look for it and try it.. ive had it for 5-10 years i think all the cooties are gone lol any idea how old something like this is?

Power?  Did you say Power?
The thought of sticking an electric gadget up my rhino hole turns me off!

Or you could get one of these manual ones and chuck it up in your cordless drill. Just saying.... 

[p_toad]

Or you could get one of these manual ones and chuck it up in your cordless drill. Just saying.... 
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My thoughts exactly.   

[pritch]

Looks like one of those nose hair trimmers.

As funny as your answer is I do believe you are right.

Ouch!

[brc0703]

ok im not using this thing again. its more of a hair puller than trimmer... made my eyes water

[bill300d]

Probably why the PO didn't want it anymore. The blade is wore out from cutting all them hairs.

[p_toad]

ok im not using this thing again. its more of a hair puller than trimmer... made my eyes water

Again?   ow, ow, ow   

[turnnut]

 ok, I give in, I will add my 2 cents worth tonight.

 keep it in your pocket, and if you are at a mall or fast food joint and see someone with a ring in their nose
 put your trimmer in your nose hooked to a hair and say hello to them.